Hidden Benefits of an In-Office Job

Worldwide, remote work is gaining popularity. While working from home was considered a novelty just a few years ago, the coronavirus quarantine of 2020 forced the practice into the mainstream. The U.S. Census Bureau showed that between 2019 and 2021, the number of people working from home tripled from 5.7% to 17.9% representing 27.6 million people. Today, remote work is more popular and sought after than ever. Experts believe that remote work is here to stay despite some employer objections. There is no denying the utility of working from home, but did you know that it might negatively impact your career? Be careful that your remote status isn’t causing stagnation in your professional progression.

Reports show that when people interact face-to-face, their ties with colleagues and managers are more dynamic and spontaneous. These interactions can help develop better communication skills, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and a greater capacity for innovation. In-person interactions, like team-building events and other group activities, also increase cognitive efficiency and foster a sense of unity and stronger peer connections. Collaborations like this also help boost team spirit, create a social buzz, and turn professional relationships into personal ones, which can lead to a better attitude about life personally and professionally. As a result, employees working in an office setting may be more likely to get promotions and raises than their colleagues working from home.

Working in the office can also aid in a person’s productivity. There is no doubt that there are great benefits from working from home, but along with the benefits come many distractions that could inhibit concentration while working from home. The chatter of your favorite tv show playing in the background, the urgent howling of your dog barking at birds outside the window, the warmth of your comfortable bed luring you in for a quick 15-minute nap, distractions like these are everywhere, threatening to chew away at your productivity.

One of the biggest reasons working in an office might be a good fit lies in the ease of accessing information. According to studies, the physical workplace can improve productivity by enabling information sharing and accessibility. A whopping 42% of employees working in an office after their remote experience say that they have an increased ability to access information quickly and efficiently when working amongst their peers.

Finally, studies show that people work better when they feel like they belong. Working communally in an office may help cultivate that feeling of belonging and purpose. Here at Core Group Resources, that is our goal. Connecting people with their purpose is a big part of our success. Therefore, we pride ourselves on curating a purpose-driven culture that encourages people to do what they love with people they respect and appreciate. Know yourself and find the perfect match for your professional needs.